How to Pronounce "fraternize with"
expression
ˈfɹætɝˌnaɪz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
FRAT-er-nize with
ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /wˈɪð
FRAT-uh-nize with
Definition
To build friendly or close relationships with someone, especially with a group you might not be expected to be friends with, such as an enemy or outsiders.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹætɝˌnaɪz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRAT-er-nize with
UK
FRAT-uh-nize with
Listen in Context
Soldiers must not fraternize with the enemy.
It is against the rules to fraternize with employees from another company.
The teacher warned students not to fraternize with troublemakers.
Some workers were fired after they were caught fraternizing with competitors.